The Ford Foundation is a private foundation established in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford. It is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world, with assets of over $13 billion. The foundation's mission is to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. The foundation provides grants to organizations and individuals working in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, human rights, media, and religion. The foundation is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.